| Preheat oven to 350. Add bacon to preheated medium-high pan and cook, stirring until fat renders about 4 minutes. Immediately add celery, onions, and apples stirring occasionally until tender and onions are translucent, about 5-8 minutes. Sitr in spices and remove from heat. Cut bread into 1/2 inch cubes. In a large mixing bowl toss together bread, pecans, butter, and bacon mixture. Bring chicken broth to a simmer in a small sauce pan. Pour in batches over the bread mixing between each addition until mixture is moist but not soggy. Spoon mixture into a buttered 1 1/2 Quart covered casserole and bake for 45 minutes. |
